FaceTite in Lima, Peru: a radiofrequency facelift without open surgery
Redefine the jawline, jowls and neck with minimally invasive radiofrequency, in Miraflores
What is FaceTite?
FaceTite is a minimally invasive radiofrequency-assisted procedure (RFAL: radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis), part of the InMode platform. Instead of lifting the skin through long incisions like a traditional facelift, FaceTite works from within: a very fine cannula is placed under the skin through a tiny entry point and emits bipolar radiofrequency toward an external electrode resting on the surface.
The energy flows between the two electrodes and heats the subdermal tissue in a controlled way. That heat does two things: it contracts and coagulates existing collagen, producing immediate tightening, while also stimulating the formation of new collagen over the following months. FaceTite can also gently address small fat deposits in the area, helping to refine the contour.
In essence, it is a middle ground: it delivers more firming than a non-invasive device can achieve on its own, without the scope or downtime of open surgery. It is one of the procedures available in our plastic surgery unit in Miraflores.
How it works, step by step
The procedure is outpatient and usually done in a single session. Broadly, it follows these steps:
- 1. Marking and anesthesia. Dr. Geldres marks the treatment areas with you awake and applies local tumescent anesthesia, which numbs the area and prepares it for the procedure.
- 2. Entry point. A very small incision, just a few millimeters, is made, usually hidden under the chin or near the jawline. In many cases it needs no sutures, or only one or two tiny ones.
- 3. Radiofrequency delivery. The internal cannula is introduced through that point while an external electrode glides over the skin. Bipolar radiofrequency flows between them and heats the tissue in a measured way.
- 4. Temperature control. The device monitors temperature in real time, both at depth and at the surface, to keep the heat in the therapeutic range and protect the skin.
- 5. Contraction and closure. Collagen contracts immediately and the entry point is closed. A compression garment is typically placed afterward.
The result unfolds in two phases: a tightening visible within the first days, and a deeper, progressive improvement as the body produces new collagen over the following months.
Key benefits of FaceTite
FaceTite has become popular because it delivers meaningful tightening with a far smaller intervention than a classic facelift. Among its main advantages:
- Minimally invasive: no long incisions or visible scars; just one or two tiny entry points.
- Local anesthesia: general anesthesia is not needed in most cases, which lowers risk and simplifies logistics.
- Real skin tightening: it contracts tissue and redefines the jawline, jowls and neck, areas where purely surface-level devices have a more limited reach.
- Shorter recovery: most people return to their routine quickly, well before they would after open surgery.
- Collagen stimulation: improvement continues for months, with a progressive, natural-looking effect.
- Combinable: it can be planned alongside other facial or aesthetic-medicine procedures when clinically appropriate.
The benefits and their degree vary from person to person: skin quality, the extent of laxity and individual response all influence the outcome.
Are you a good candidate for FaceTite?
FaceTite is designed above all for the lower third of the face and the neck: a poorly defined jawline, sagging cheeks (jowls), a double chin and neck laxity. It is often a good alternative when laxity is more than a non-invasive device can fully correct, yet does not yet warrant an open facelift.
It may be right for you if:
- You have mild to moderate laxity of the lower face, jowls or neck.
- You want more firming than a purely surface-level treatment can offer.
- You prefer to avoid open surgery and a long recovery.
- You are in good general health and have realistic expectations.
It is probably NOT the best option if:
- Your laxity is advanced, with significant excess skin: in that case a surgical facelift usually gives a more definitive result.
- You expect an immediate, dramatic change equivalent to open surgery.
- You have active infections in the area, certain skin conditions or medical conditions the surgeon considers contraindications.
The final indication is always determined by Dr. Geldres, plastic surgeon, after assessing you in person. If you are looking for an incision-free option, it is worth exploring Morpheus8 and HIFU.
The consultation with Dr. Geldres
Everything starts with a free evaluation consultation, in person or online. It is the entry point and, at Elyzea, surgery is always planned after that assessment: it is not booked online.
During the consultation, Dr. Geldres reviews the quality and thickness of your skin, the degree of laxity, your facial anatomy and your medical history. From there he decides whether FaceTite is the most suitable option for you or whether another approach is better, defines the areas to treat, explains what to expect and answers your questions.
It is also when the exact price is confirmed, which depends on the extent of the area and the complexity of your case. Before any decision you will receive a clear plan, with preparation and aftercare guidance. The free consultation is run by the aesthetic-medicine unit led by Dra. Geldres, while the surgery is performed by Dr. Geldres, plastic surgeon: two professionals working in the same Miraflores clinic.
Anesthesia and our own certified surgical floor
FaceTite is usually performed under local tumescent anesthesia: the area is infiltrated with a solution that numbs the tissue and reduces bleeding. This means that, in most cases, you stay awake and comfortable, without the need for general anesthesia. The radiofrequency system itself monitors temperature continuously to keep the heat within a safe range and protect the skin surface.
The procedure is performed in Elyzea's own certified operating suite, inside the same Miraflores building that houses the aesthetic-medicine unit. Having an accredited operating floor, a support team and sterilization protocols is a key safety point for any procedure that passes through the skin, however small.
This integration means your case can be managed from start to finish in one place and that, when clinically appropriate, FaceTite can be combined with a complementary aesthetic-medicine plan.
Recovery, day by day
Recovery from FaceTite is usually much more manageable than from a traditional facelift, though everyone heals at their own pace. As a general guide:
- First 48-72 hours: it is normal to feel swelling, tightness and some tenderness. A compression garment and relative rest are typically advised.
- First week: swelling and bruising begin to subside. Many people resume light activities and desk work within a few days.
- One to two weeks: most of the visible swelling resolves. The area may feel somewhat firm or tight, which is expected while the tissue reorganizes.
- Following weeks: exercise and full routine are resumed gradually, as directed by the surgeon.
Dr. Geldres will give you specific guidance: how long to wear the compression garment, how to care for the entry point, what to avoid and when to come in for follow-up. Following these instructions is key to a good recovery. There is a more detailed guide in our article on FaceTite cost and recovery.
Results and realistic expectations
FaceTite results appear in two phases. The first is a tightening that begins to show within the first days, once the initial swelling settles. The second, and more important, is a progressive improvement that develops over the following months as the body produces new collagen: this remodeling process typically continues for around six to twelve months after the procedure.
When well indicated, FaceTite delivers a more defined jawline, a less prominent double chin and a firmer neck, with a natural look. It is important to understand what it can and cannot do: it tightens and redefines, but it does not replace a surgical facelift when there is significant excess skin. Nor does it stop aging; results are long-lasting, though the skin continues its natural course over time and with lifestyle.
As with any medical procedure, results vary from one person to another and cannot be guaranteed. The consultation exists precisely to set realistic expectations based on your starting point. If you want to compare options, see our breakdown of FaceTite vs. Morpheus8 vs. HIFU.
Risks, side effects and contraindications
FaceTite is well tolerated, but no medical procedure is risk-free. Knowing the risks is part of making an informed decision.
Expected, temporary effects:
- Swelling, bruising and tenderness in the treated area.
- Sensations of tightness, numbness or tingling that are usually transient.
- Redness around the entry point.
Less frequent risks:
- Infection or problems with healing at the entry point.
- Contour irregularities or asymmetry.
- More prolonged changes in sensation or, uncommonly, transient nerve involvement.
- In rare cases, heat-related changes to the skin.
Contraindications: it may not be indicated if you have active infections in the area, certain skin or connective-tissue diseases, clotting problems, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with other conditions the surgeon identifies. That is why the prior assessment is essential: Dr. Geldres will review your medical history to confirm it is safe for you.
Why choose Elyzea for your FaceTite
At Elyzea your FaceTite is performed by Dr. Geldres, plastic surgeon, in our own certified operating suite, inside the same Miraflores clinic that houses the aesthetic-medicine unit led by Dra. Geldres. We do not outsource your surgery: it is planned and carried out in-house, with the same team that supports you before and after.
This integration has a concrete advantage: it lets us look at your case as a whole and, when clinically appropriate, combine FaceTite with an aesthetic-medicine plan that enhances and maintains the result. We work with an emphasis on medical precision and attention to detail, with clear information and honest expectations at every step.
You can explore the rest of our procedures in our plastic surgery section. And if your case calls for an even more localized approach to small areas, you may be interested in its sibling procedure, AccuTite.
FaceTite versus non-invasive options
It is one of the most common questions: FaceTite, Morpheus8 or HIFU? There is no single answer; it depends on your degree of laxity and on what you are looking for.
- HIFU uses focused ultrasound to stimulate collagen at depth without touching the skin or requiring downtime. It is ideal for early to mild laxity and for maintenance. Learn more about HIFU.
- Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency to treat skin and tissue at once, improving texture, pores and moderate firmness, also without incisions. More details on Morpheus8.
- FaceTite delivers the strongest tightening of the three because it acts beneath the skin, but it involves an entry point, local anesthesia and a few days of recovery. It is the natural next step when surface-level devices fall short.
When laxity is advanced and there is excess skin, none of these options replaces a surgical facelift. The safest way to decide is the consultation: to go deeper, see our full comparison of FaceTite vs. Morpheus8 vs. HIFU.
FaceTite pricing in Lima
FaceTite at Elyzea from
S/5,000 (~US$1,429)
Reference price. The final cost depends on the complexity of your case and is confirmed at the free consultation with Dr. Geldres. Surgery is planned after the evaluation and is not booked online. Reference rate 1 USD = 3.5 PEN.
Your questions answered
It is a minimally invasive procedure, not open surgery. It uses a very fine cannula that enters through a tiny point, under local anesthesia, without the long incisions or the recovery of a traditional facelift. Even so, it is a medical procedure that passes through the skin, which is why it is performed in a certified operating suite by Dr. Geldres, plastic surgeon.
From S/5,000 (~US$1,429). The final price depends on the area to be treated (jawline, double chin, neck or several), the extent and the complexity of your case. This is a reference starting price: the exact cost is confirmed at the free evaluation consultation with Dr. Geldres, together with the full plan. Surgery is planned after that assessment and is not booked online.
It is performed under local tumescent anesthesia, which numbs the area, so during the procedure you will feel pressure or warmth rather than pain. Afterward it is common to feel mild discomfort, tenderness and tightness during the first few days, manageable with the surgeon's instructions.
It is usually shorter than after a traditional facelift. Many people resume light activities and desk work within a few days, while swelling and bruising subside over one to two weeks. Intense exercise is resumed gradually as directed. Everyone heals at their own pace.
HIFU and Morpheus8 are non-invasive or nearly non-invasive options that stimulate collagen without an entry point and with virtually no downtime, ideal for mild laxity. FaceTite acts beneath the skin with a cannula and achieves more pronounced tightening, in exchange for a small incision and a few days of recovery. The best option for you is defined by Dr. Geldres at the consultation.
There is visible initial tightening within the first days and progressive improvement over the following months as new collagen forms; this process typically continues for around six to twelve months. Results are long-lasting, though the skin continues its natural aging over time. Results vary from person to person.
FaceTite is performed, in most cases, under local tumescent anesthesia, without the need for general anesthesia. This lowers risk and simplifies recovery. The system monitors temperature continuously to protect the skin during treatment.
It is performed by Dr. Geldres, plastic surgeon, in Elyzea's own certified operating suite, inside the same Miraflores clinic that houses the aesthetic-medicine unit led by Dra. Geldres. The evaluation consultation is the entry point and it is free.
FaceTite uses one or two entry points of just a few millimeters, usually placed in discreet areas such as under the chin. They typically need minimal or no sutures and tend to become very inconspicuous over time, far less visible than the incisions of an open facelift. Scar healing varies with each person's skin.
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Last reviewed: June 2026